When it comes to baby milestones, everyone talks about crawling and walking. But our 6.5-month-old daughter has just unlocked a less championed, but still game-changing, new ability. She can sit up on her own. Our baby has never liked lying on her back. She’s prone to reflux, and in the early colicky weeks, digestion seemed […]
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Phew! We’ve done it folks. Another Vermont summer is in the books. The weather is just a little bit cooler these days, and the trees are starting to get some kisses of color on their branches. Reminding me, not only of how lucky we are to be living here, but also how lucky we are
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The start of the school year can bring up a lot of feelings — excitement, a touch of nervousness, and maybe even some relief (for parents who are ready for a regular routine again!). Most kids thrive on structure and enjoy getting back into the swing of school. For others, the change can spark worries
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If you ever begin to fear that random acts of kindness or joyful interactions with strangers have become a thing of the past, then I have a recommendation: Set up a lemonade stand. This simple and timeless ritual inspires the very best of humanity. We set up a stand on Sunday, in the gap we
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I’d peg last weekend somewhere between the perfect American Dream and “Groundhog Day.” With Independence Day on a Friday, it was destined to be a packed weekend no matter where in the country you were, but I think Addison County — and my own little family — might have outdone ourselves. We kicked things off
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Middlebury Studio School is offering super fun online art classes on Wednesday afternoons through the next couple months. Each class ($17) meets on Zoom from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and is appropriate for kids of all ages. Wed, Oct 20: How to Draw a Cartoon Owl ONLINE Join Eileen Gombosi for a fun class that will grow
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Create a theatrical production using a bag, six random items and your imagination. Materials: Bags (one for each player; they don’t have to be paper) Found items (whatever looks interesting to you, inside or outside) A watch or timer (I timed myself when collecting items, and found an egg cup, a pitcher, a tea caddy,
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Take a close-up look at what’s right underfoot in a new way. SUPPLIES 4 strips of 1-inch by 12-inch paper or cardboard (a collapsed cereal box or file folder would do) Glue stick Magnifying glass (optional) Drawing paper/pad and pencil (optional) STEPS Lay the strips out to form a square Glue the corners
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Make your own memory book. Materials: 3 envelopes Paper Glue Scissors A piece of string or ribbon Directions: Glue your envelopes together like a fan or keep them separate and just put them in a pile. (You can use as many as you wish.) To glue them together, lay them out and glue the flaps
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